In The City
In The City
Get ahead of the trends and conversations that are shaping the City of London. Join Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua, Allegra Stratton and David Merritt every Thursday as they uncover the best stories and speak to the people in the know.Social links:
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Currys CEO on What the UK Needs Right Now
Alex Baldock joins to share his take on a Labour government’s policies and their impact on business.
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Major Foreign Policy Tests Await a Starmer Victory
On this episode of Voternomics, former UK diplomat Tom Fletcher discusses how the Labour Party leader’s first 30 days could define his premiership. Plus, reporter Ellen Milligan discusses her story on Labour’s position on Brexit. Hosted by Allegra Stratton and reporters Alex Wickham and Ailbhe Rae…
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How a New Government Can Make Buying a House Easier
Skipton Group CEO Stuart Haire analyses the promises being made by Labour and the Tories when it comes to housing, and shares what direction home affordability is heading in the UK.
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Voternomics: How the Left Lost Its Way in Europe
“We, the left, have messed up,” said Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek finance minister who came to fame negotiating on behalf of the Greek government during the country’s 2015 debt crisis. “We’ve tried, we’ve been tested and we failed our test.” Varoufakis joins this week’s Voternomics podcast, …
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Why a Potential $64 Billion London IPO Is Controversial
On this episode of In the City, we analyze how a badly-needed UK offering by a Singapore-based fast-fashion retailer might not happen. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Andrea Felsted, who covers consumer goods and the retail industry, and reporter Ailbhe Rhea join.
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Voternomics: Farage 'Trumpifies' Tories, India Surprise and Europe Just Got a China ‘Wake Up Call’
Europe cannot rely on America for its long-term security, says Robin Niblett, distinguished fellow and former director of Chatham House. On this episode of Voternomics, Niblettt—who conceives of a multi-decade “structural conflict” between China and the US—says Europe has experienced a “wake up cal…
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Ian Bremmer Says America Is a ‘Frog in a Boiling Pot’
As we approach the halfway mark of 2024, Eurasia Group has doubled down on its assessment of the threats facing the world today. Ian Bremmer, the consulting firm’s founder and president, joins hosts Francine Lacqua and Allegra Stratton to explain why US political dysfunction is still the number one…
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Voternomics: US Battles for ‘Hearts and Minds’ in a Conflicted World with Daleep Singh
On this special Monday episode, White House national security adviser for economics Daleep Singh explains how America is seeking to maintain global influence. Bloomberg senior editor Ruchi Bhatia discusses the likely victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party in India’s election and what it me…
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South Africa is in Uncharted Waters. What's Next?
For the past three decades, South African politics have been defined by the African National Congress. But with initial forecasts from the May 29 vote showing a marked decline in support for the ruling party, change looks likely. So what do the various potential outcomes mean for South Africa’s g…
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City of London Sees Labour’s Return as Chance for Stability
The coming July 4 general election in the UK is a good thing, according to executives in the City of London. With Labour currently predicted to trounce the embattled Tories, some contend the vote is a chance for stability after a turbulent few years under Conservative leadership. But first comes th…
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